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The Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) is on track to start taking inmates in early 2017. A year after the project broke ground, construction is full-steam ahead on the $200-million, high-security facility with an expected completion date of September 2016. The 378-cell centre has the ability to house over 500 inmates and is creating 240 full-time correctional officer jobs, as well as jobs relating to the facility’s construction. Osoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie was on hand for his second tour of the facility Thursday. The OCC is the first to be built on First Nations land in North America and is expected to be an economic driver for the band as well as the surrounding region, according to Louie. “There’s not very many 200-million dollar projects. They happen once a decade, if that, so this is a huge project. Not just for the Osoyoos Indian Band but the entire South Okanagan,” Louie said. With the start for many of the corrections officer jobs a year and half away, Louie said the information sessions have been well attended. “There’s a number of young people looking to make a career move here. Even from some of our ex-

TEDD HOWARD, chief project officer for the Okanagan Correctional Centre currently under construction north of Oliver talks with Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band during a tour of the facility May 21. Ground breaking for the $200 million prison took place about a year ago and the first inmates are expected to arrive in 2017.

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isting businesses, which is good,” he said. The project has already created jobs for the local band with 20 OIB members working on the construction along with other First Nations members. “Some from outside of the province, we have some Blackfoot natives working here,” Louie said. The industrial park is fully serviced by the OIB providing facilities like water

and sewage systems. “After this project we hope to attract more projects here, which we’re currently working on,” Louie said. Aside from being the ﬁrst prison to be built on band land, the OCC will also feature aboriginal services for inmates. Louie said the facility has already committed to having horses situated around the prison, which he hopes will help with the rehabilitation of inmates.

“That’s just the start of the First Nation component of this prison,” Louie said. MLA for ChilliwackHope, Laurie Throness, was also on the tour, and he said the prison is creating hundreds of jobs already. “There’s going to be 378 cells in this institution, it will create 300 jobs,” Throness said. “About 60 will be auxiliary staff and 40 per cent of those jobs will be taken from the area here, so

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we’re going to hire locally as much as we can.” He said around 1,000 jobs are being created both directly and indirectly throughout the construction phase. “There’s a lot of jobs being created by this and permanent jobs. They are government jobs with good pay and good beneﬁts,” Throness said. “We’re excited we’ll be here on a permanent basis.”

The facility has a 60-year lease with the OIB which is renewable for another 20 years afterward. “We’re here for the long term and as you can see the facility is a very permanent facility,” Throness said. Once open and fully functional, the ratio of staff to inmates will fluctuate based on risk like any correctional facility Throness said. “In a high-risk environment there will be lots of staff, there will be almost a one to 12 staff ratio. In a very low-risk environment the inmate to staff ratio will be higher. That’s a natural thing because it’s all risk based,” Throness said. At the highest, the ratio could be around 40 to one according to Throness, who said that is mitigated by revolving staff through units, sometimes on a random basis. “They also have cameras, within seconds there can be a critical mass of qualified people converging on any one spot within the prison, and they are built for that.” The maximum security facility will be able to house any type of inmate. Those inmates start moving to the centre in 2017 through a phasing-in process. “Clearly you don’t want to move a bunch of inmates in all at once so it’s a very phased process,” said Tedd Howard, chief project officer on the facility. See JAIL on PG. 5

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Waterslides make a splash at council Dan Walton

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The city has found a partner to bring waterslides back to the Skaha Lake shoreline as part of a major redevelopment. “This looks like a fantastic project, but really – waterslides,” Coun. Helena Konanz said with enthusiasm. In addition to the amusement features will be the redevelopment of the docks (expanding to 100 slips) and marina, and the construction of a new upscale restaurant. Project designs also feature an upgraded parking area and new retail space. The waterpark will offer four waterslides, features for small children, and other amenities in 10,200 square metres of space. However, it won’t be developed until the second phase. Phase one will see the moorage slips, marina, and parking lot all enhanced. “The marina was getting old, docks were not in good shape,” Coun. Konanz said, citing wearand-tear, security, and the high demand for more slips. An expression of interest was posted in 2013, and after more than a year of preparation, the concept was presented to council by Trio Marine Group during the regular meeting on May 19. Public engagement will take place until June 19 and includes open houses, local advertising and approaching neighbours. To get an idea of how things are run, Trio has been operating the marina since the beginning of 2015, and already began upgrades to the dock. Estimated costs for the project go as follows; $1.5 million for the new marina, retail and restaurant, $330,000 to extend parking lot, $2.2 million for the new waterpark, and $300,000

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for moorage. Trio will be leasing the land for $4.20 per square metre per year, and that rate will be readjusted for inflation in 2021. The city will benefit from revenue-sharing with the marina, restaurant and waterpark at a rate contingent upon the success of the operation. City staff went over procedures to minimize risks of development going awry, including a detailed financing plan, insurance, money held in security, and a joint-lease agreement with Trio, the city and the province. And the lease can be transferred to another party in the event of a

bankruptcy. Caution is being taken by council who recalled a large developer planning to develop condos falling into bankruptcy in the early 2000s – after tearing down a waterslide that was already in place. “People have been talking about them ever since,” Coun. Konanz said. “Waterslides are big deal here, they were really popular.” She said the attraction was a good employer for young people, and expects the new waterpark to offer similar opportunities. “(May 19) we made probably

one of the most exciting decisions ever since we got elected which is the waterslides,” Coun. Tarik Sayeed said. Plans to develop the waterpark will require a new headquarters for local paddling clubs, which Trio has committed to build. Don Mulhall, race director for the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival, whose wife Laura Maundrell is the president of the Outrigger Club, said they were both approached in the early stages of planning, said they’re both looking forward to a new boathouse, and were happy with Trio’s proactive approach. Mulhall stressed that he doesn’t speak for the whole paddling community, but said that he will relay concerns in future discussions. “We’ve only seen the artist rendering so far, none of the nuts and bolts – but I’m fully expecting them to include us in the discussion,” he said. Based on the preliminary plan, city staff estimate that between 2016 and 2019, the marina will generate $55,706 in revenue each year, and $262,274 between 2020 and 2045. The city estimates $98, 964 in revenue from the waterpark from 2016 to 2019 (before revenue-sharing comes into effect), $369,806 for the following seven years, and $536,468 in annual revenue from 2028 to 2045. Chuck Loewen, interim chief administrative officer, said that planning the project was largely the work of director of operations Mitch Moroziuk. “Mitch lived and breathed this thing almost on a daily basis for the last year or so,” he said. Upon conclusion of the month-long public consultation, council will decide how to move forward during a special meeting on June 29.

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Bail hearing pushed for high profile suspects Dale Boyd

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Two of the top 10 most wanted auto theft suspects in B.C. had their bail hearings pushed forward after a brief appearance at the Penticton Courthouse. Matthew Soper, 28, and Laetitia Acera, 21, were arrested during a police raid on the Best Western Hotel in Penticton in the early morning hours on May 7. Soper appeared via video from Surrey, where he and Acera were remanded earlier this month. Soper’s bail hearing was adjourned to June 3 to give him time to attain and consult a lawyer. Acera also appeared by video and is being represented by Paul Janzen out of New Westminster. Her bail hearing was adjourned to May 27 to give her time to consult counsel. Soper is facing 22 charges while Acera has 17 charges listed. Soper’s alleged offences include possession of stolen property over $5,000, identity theft, possession and use of a stolen credit card and possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes. Acera faces a similar list of charges including personation with intent to gain advantage, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop at an accident and fraud. The offences were allegedly committed across the province from Penticton to New Westminster, Surrey, Maple Ridge and Burnaby. Members of the Penticton RCMP were assisted by the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) and members of the Kelowna RCMP during the arrests. Penticton RCMP said an investigation into numerous break ins of vehicles and residences in both Okanagan Falls and Penticton revealed a number of credit and bank cards stolen were being quickly used around Penticton. Police identified a possible suspect vehicle at the hotel, which was believed to be stolen out of White Rock. According to RCMP, the preliminary investigation shows Soper was involved in the recent rash of theft in Penticton and Okanagan Falls.

Prolific offender Teneycke going back behind bars Dale Boyd

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A prolific offender living in the South Okanagan is returning to jail after his sentence was suspended due to health issues. A thin-looking Ronald Arthur Teneycke appeared at the Penticton Courthouse briefly with what looked similar to a dialysis machine in a satchel on his hip. Teneycke pleaded guilty to his most recent charges of

making or possessing explosives and possessing a weapon contrary to a court order. The 52-year-old was sentenced on April 9 to time served since his Jan. 22 arrest as well as an additional 90 days, a lifetime firearm ban and three years probation. A court order was then made on April 30 by Judge Greg Koturbash to change the start date of Teneycke’s intermittent (served on weekends) sentence due to health issues. The probation officer submitted an application asking to move the start date to June 5, but Teneycke expressed his desire to have

his sentence begin on June 22. “It’s closer to having this machine removed from my body,” Teneycke said. When exactly his sentence will start will be determined when the application is before the court on May 25. Teneycke spent 12 years in federal prison, most of those related to being found guilty of a sexual assault with a weapon on a 17-year-old female. Since his release in 2007, Teneycke has returned to jail several times for breaches of probation and in 2013 was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine.

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The brakes have been put on for local cyclist associations, as the city has decided to analyze the site of 650 Munson Mountain Road before choosing what to do with it. The decision to hire an agrologist was made at the May 19 council meeting. The service was quoted at $4,450 plus staff time. Sampling the soil will give council direction as to how they figure out the best use for the property near Munson Mountain. The decision to hire an agrologist came a week after the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) denied an application to use the site for a BMX skills park. A new application will have to be submitted to the ALC if the city wants to make another bid to use the property for non-agricultural purposes. The outcome of the application led council to discuss the prospect of finding a new location for the BMX park, but with nothing definite, both sides of the campaign made their voices heard. “As a hiker, photographer and cyclist, I don’t see the ability to enjoy nature and the presence of a mountain bike and BMX skills park as mutually exclusive,” said Gary McBride with the Penticton and Area Cycling Association (PACA). “I’m happy that the city is slowing this process down and that they’re open to looking at different options for this land,” said Lauren Clancy, with Friends of Munson Mountain. “(Instead) I’d like to see an ag-

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riculture-based theme park or a lease to a farmer.” Council will need to receive positive results from the agrology test before leasing or selling the land for agricultural use. Since the site has fallen under scrutiny in recent months, interest in agricultural development has been shown by a local vineyard. “Council wants to have that info to verify if that’s really the hill to die on for creating a BMX or cycling-friendly parkland,” Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said. While council can reapply to the ALC on behalf of cycling organizations again, the lengthy process has led them to seek alternatives. “I would really like council to consider going back to the existing BMX park to see if we can’t enlarge what we need to accommodate their future growth,” said Coun. Andre Martin, which received applause from some of the audience. “Many people were pointing fingers at BMX and that’s the wrong thing to do ...

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it’s not fair to the folks at BMX, all they’re trying to do is grow and become a better asset to the community.” Though the project was spearheaded by Penticton BMX, PACA was hoping to also turn a portion of the Munson Mountain property into a skills practicing area. That group was very accepting of council’s decision. “PACA feels that council and staff made the correct choice in deciding to hire a professional third party agronomist to assess whether the Munson Mountain site is suitable for agriculture,” said Laura Harp, PACA president and land access co-ordinator. “We support the best use for the site and are happy that council is committed to finding the best space for an expanded BMX track and skills park which would be a beneficial resource to our community.” Coun. Max Picton said he hopes the soil testing will prove beneficial for agricultural use, and that he would be disappointed if the lot sat empty for another 10 years. And if the samples aren’t

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perfect, Jakubeit said alterations can be made. “If the soil sample comes back and says its very fertile then great, and even if it says we have to put a bunch more top soil on top — I’m sure that could still be done,” though it could be costly, he said. Coun. Helena Konanz is OK with leasing the property to a farmer, but she hopes to see it remain an asset of the city. “It’s a really beautiful piece of land and I think it would be unwise for us to sell it at this time.” Before council made the decision to solely evaluate the soil at the May 19 meeting, PACA member McBride asked council to submit a new application to the ALC, arguing that Munson Mountain was a prime location for a cycling park space. “(Munson Mountain) was not a close-your-eyes-and-picka-spot-on-the-map process,” he said. Whatever happens with developing the property will largely depend on the soil test. “All options are still open, nothing has been decided,” said Coun. Tarik Sayeed. “Let’s get this test completed, and only then can we decide what we will do moving forward.” Coun. Picton motioned to test the soil, and have staff explore other options for PACA and Penticton BMX simultaneously. “Staff will just be investigating; not committing to anything,” Mayor Jakubeit said. The agrology report is expected to take two-to-three weeks.

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The father of a local Conservative MP has been fined by the Law Society of B.C. for writing himself into a client’s will. For two breaches of professional conduct Penticton lawyer Charles Louis Albas — father to Okanagan Coquihalla MP Dan Albas — has been ordered by the society to pay a $7,000 fine, as well as $1,736.25 in legal costs. “There is no evidence that he exerted pressure on his client or that the proposed gift to himself was anything other than her true testamentary wishes,” reads the decision from the three-person panel. However, they explain in the decision, Albas there are two cases where he should not have overseen the writing of a will he was the beneficiary of, and that’s where he ran afoul of the law society. “In both instances he took steps to benefit himself directly or indirectly without ensuring that his client had independent legal advice,” they wrote. “This is a serious breach of duty to a client.” According to the agreed statement of fact, Albas was the legal representative of a woman referred to throughout the law society document as FC. She asked him prepare a will that left half her estate to Shiners Hospitals and half to Albas, and it was executed in February 2009, witnessed by his receptionist and legal assistant. In 2013 new rules of conduct prohibiting lawyers from preparing wills in which they receive gifts came into play, so Albas, with the consent of

FC, agreed to have a third party write a new will. He chose a lawyer with whom he shared office space to do the work, but that lawyer did not direct the preparation of the will or take on responsibility for its execution. Albas then went about preparing a new will that instead named his wife as the beneficiary of half of FC’s estate. He took the document to FC, but she never signed it and in July 2013 she was committed under the Mental Health Act. Albas was able to get FC released when he wrote a letter to a hospital on her behalf, but in September 2013 she retained a new lawyer. That lawyer wrote to Albas demanding that Albas “cease any further contact or communication with FC.” Once the matter reached the law society, Albas admitted to his misconduct, which the panel said bode well. It still didn’t negate the missteps he made. “The importance of ensuring the public’s confidence in the integrity of the legal profession cannot be overstated when determining an appropriate disciplinary action,” they wrote. “Most members of the public require a will. Many of them will entrust the preparation of a will to the lawyer that they know personally. They should be entitled to rely on their lawyer to act in their best interests. Given the vulnerability of clients, the lawyer must not accept gifts from a client without ensuring that client has received independent legal advice.”

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EDITORIAL Gambling on a community partner David Prystay, the general manager of the Lakeside Resort and Casino, is feeling a bit hard done by after finding out the city is talking with the BC Lottery Corporation about moving the casino to another location in the city. He is now questioning the ethical base the city is operating from. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit admitted the city was approached by the casino for a discussion, but says no formal proposals were put forth. But just the fact the mayor, and allegedly members of council, were willing to enter into such a meeting without informing the third party — the Lakeside — smacks of backroom dealing. While the city shouldn’t extend insider business knowledge or any confidential information to the Lakeside, we do think it would merit at least a common courtesy of notice they were meeting with the casino. As a tenant in the Lakeside complex, BCLC certainly has the right to look for new digs. And the City of Penticton has no more requirement to inform Prystay of their actions than a private citizen does. But ethically, the city has a responsibility to deal fairly with its citizens, and put their interests first, especially one that bends over backwards to help the community. The philanthropic efforts of the Lakeside include raising money for the Canada Day and New Year’s Eve fireworks, assisting groups that host community events such as the United Way, BC Games, PeachFest, the beach cruise and dozens of others. As well, the resort had a direct hand in building the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Lakeside took a large part of the SOEC building costs off taxpayer shoulders negotiating a deal redirecting the portion of the casino’s profits that are set aside for expansion of the hotel. PENTICTON The support WESTERN Prystay has directed to the community through the Lakeside and the casino certainly warrants better from city council than public insinuations he is not looking after his tenant’s needs. Penticton city councillors need to take a step back and look at the concept of openness and transparency they were eager to talk about during the election.

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Caveat emptor for online comments Like the laser and the transistor, the Internet has changed how we interact with the world in more ways than could have been imagined when the idea of a global network was dreamed up in 1962, or even in the ‘90s, when the public usage began to grow. I like technology, and so, I have to admit I ﬁnd most of those changes for the better. Especially since much of the change has to do with enabling people to communicate and exchange ideas in an easier way which also speaks to me as a journalist. But that free ﬂow of communication, where anyone can become a publisher overnight just by signing up for a Wordpress blog, has its drawbacks as well. The ability for people to comment on anything, anytime and share their opinion and thoughts is a wonderful freedom. But every so often you come across a commenter who is confusing opinion with fact, deliberately spreading misinformation or twisting facts to support their position. Or simply passing along information they believe to be true, but has

Steve Kidd Kidding Around no basis in reality. Like one poster replying to a story on smart meters, concerned that the eventual plan is to turn up the radiation coming from the meters and kill off 80 per cent of the world population, as part of some Big Brother/Illuminati plan to control the world. Sadly, I think the poster was sincere in his beliefs, even though there are so many things wrong with the statement that it would take a book to discuss them all. It comes back to a concept well known to con men and hucksters of many stripes. If you say something with

enough authority and repeat it often enough, people will believe, regardless of whether there is any substance. Chem trails come under this heading too… the internet has created a forum for conspiracy nuts to pass around their theories (which often contradict each other) so much so that they have taken on an aura of reliability, despite not having any facts. (And yes, I am opening myself up for a deluge of commentary by denying that one. So be it. Contrails are water vapour, not a global plan by the elite to eliminate the rest of us — poisoning the water supply would be so much simpler and cost-effective. Then there are those that play the game of slightly twisting the facts. A recent story on Three Mile Beach drew a post that characterized one of the opponents to it being a naturist beach as having a narrowminded, thin lipped and holier than thou attitude. Sounds pretty puritanical doesn’t it? While I’ve only exchanged a few words with the man in question, I would say that he seems an affable enough guy.

Other than concerns about drawing undesirable elements, the issue of morality in relation to the naturists using Three Mile Beach hasn’t been raised. The issues revolve around property rights, property values and whether Three Mile Beach is an appropriate spot for clothing optional activities. But with those few words, this poster creates an impression that their opponent is against the beach because of personal beliefs, rather than simply being able to sell his property for the maximum dollar value, something that trespassing and other activities of the naturists tend to put a crimp in. Don’t get me wrong. I am all for hearing back from our readers and our websites being a place for people to gather virtually and gossip, exchange ideas and learn. I just hope that as the Internet and communications continue to evolve, common sense and critical thinking keep pace. Steve Kidd is the senior reporter and arts and entertainment editor at the Penticton Western News

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Slater was champion of water As we mark the passing of John Slater, former Liberal MLA and mayor of Osoyoos, let us especially remember and celebrate him as a champion for water. Under his leadership as chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board from 2003 to 2008, the agency went through a dramatic renewal of mandate — from focusing primarily on aquatic weed control, to a dynamic organization earning national recognition for

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Alan Warren’s letter (Western News, May 15, Hotel needed to attract business) was nonsense. The premise that Penticton will slowly die if we do not attract a high end hotel chain here is both wrong and an insult to the hotels we already have here. Many of us are retired and have imported our income and choose to live here because of the quality of life it offers us. The people of Nelson voted against allowing a popular fast food chain to open in their city. It did not correspond with their values and they took control. This is progress. The people of Nelson are younger and more vocal and assertive. The people of Penticton would do well to follow their example by working harder at protecting our quality of life before it is gradually, incrementally and irreversibly diluted under the disguise of progress. A good way to start is to attend the Muppet show we call a council meeting. The next one will be on Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. See you there. Bill Smith Penticton

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Since inception of the casino the City of Penticton has received a minimum of $22.5 million from casino profits. Aside from this huge boost to taxpayer finances, the casino draws conventioneers into the downtown area, giving them the

collaborative water stewardship. It was this legacy of excellence that led to his 2009 appointment by Premier Christy Clark as Parliamentary Secretary for Water Supply and Allocation, supporting the modernization of the B.C. Water Act. John cared passionately for water and for the Okanagan, and made a lasting difference. Anna Warwick Sears, PhD Executive Director, Okanagan Basin Water Board

opportunity to explore our city and benefit downtown business. A few years ago the Shriners came to town for a convention. My Shriner brother-in-law and his wife, a Matron of the Ladies of the Eastern Star, stayed at the Sandman Inn. There were quite a few ladies at this convention and they wanted to gamble so they walked down to the casino. It was a beautiful day and they enjoyed their stroll along the lake. After visiting the casino they topped off their day by shopping in the downtown area. While I don’t know what the other ladies bought, my sister-in-law, living in a small town, took advantage of the opportunity to buy three pairs of shoes from Softy’s. If the casino moves, the opportunity to spread convention tourist dollars around will likely be lost. Who orchestrated this proposal to remove the casino into a proposed high-rise hotel beside the convention centre and away from the downtown area? Is this just a bargaining chip to ensure a new hotel is built regardless of the cost to the Lakeside Resort or downtown area? What other promises have been made and at what cost to business people? Why has the Downtown Penticton Association remained quiet? What packages have been developed by the DPA, the chamber and wine industry for conventioneers? Shouldn’t we try to entice them to extend their stay for a day or two? We have lots to offer. If the city is successful with

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Fortis forces city to raise electrical rates Dan Walton

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Council has reluctantly approved increases to electricity rates. Fortis BC, which the city’s electrical utility purchases energy from, will increase its cost of electricity by 2.2 per cent. Rate increases are typically applied at the

end of a fiscal year, so council was surprised at the May 19 meeting when they had to deal with a mid-year increase. Though it’s not unheard of, Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said it’s the first time mid-season increases were applied over the 6.5 years he’s been a part of council.

“We sort of feel held captive to the whim of Fortis to some degree,” he said. And while the increase caused a mutual feeling of frustration among councillors, they had a tough time picking their poison. To offset the rate hike, city staff recommended council implement a 1.83 per cent in-

crease to the wholesale purchase, while some councillors felt the rising cost could fit into the budget’s breathing room. A utility rate review was undertaken earlier in the year by the city, which is studying the cost effectiveness of certain public assets. Upon completion of the review later in the year,

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electrical rate increases again,” said Coun. Campbell Watt. “I don’t want my rates to go up – but $350,000 is a large chunk of money.” Because the electrical rates were raised by 4.4 per cent in January of this year, and since the city yields a profit from its electrical utility – Coun. Helena Konanz wanted to stop the rates from compounding further. “This is an incredible amount for anyone to stomach,” she said. “We can look to our surpluses for this increase, then when we get our utility review in, we can assess what we want to do then.” “I’m not anxious to go back into our budget and try to take money out of the reserve,” Coun. Watt said. Helena made a motion to postpone action until the rate review is complete, but fell one vote short of passing, with support from Coun. Tarik Sayeed and Coun. Andre Martin.

A subsequent motion to pass the staff recommendation of a 1.83 per cent increase passed with support from Mayor Jakubeit, Coun. Watt, Coun. Max Picton, and Coun. Judy Sentes. The city will be receiving public input on June 1, and that event will be advertised in this newspaper. The increase is expected to be adopted on June 15, and put into effect for July 1. Looking down the road, Mayor Jakubeit spoke about lobbying Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines at this year’s UBCM meeting to implement more effective oversight of utility companies. “If we band together (as municipalities) we might be a little more effective in establishing a more fair rate structure.” He also spoke about finding alternative energy sources or another provider, however Penticton has four years remaining in contract with Fortis.

City serves up pickleball courts Dan Walton

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Penticton pickleballers are going to have a new home near the South Senior Drop-in Centre. While the sport has hundreds of players in Penticton, there are no designated courts for it in the city. Locally, the sport can only be played on tennis courts, which require a separate set of lines on the floor. Council decided at the May 19 meeting to create four pure pickleball courts, with the prospect of additional courts coming down the pipe. The four courts are expected to cost around $90,000, but the city will seek out other funding and can apply for a $10,000 community project grant towards the cost. The Penticton Pickleball Association has 250 to 300 members, and don’t want the customs of their sport to clash with tennis culture.

“We were indeed afraid that trying to put tennis and pickleball in the same court would be confusing, and as we feared the approach has not worked well,” Coun. Judy Sentes said. The courts to be developed this summer are at 2965 South Main St. — adjacent to the South Senior Dropin Centre. “What’s there now is an old house that the city owns and it’s in really bad shape,” Coun. Helena Konanz said, adding that the house is slated for demolition. “It’s city space; a park area that hardly anyone even knows is there. It’s a really underutilized space.” Because the pickleball courts will generally be used by older athletes, Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said he is happy to see it situated near the Senior’s Centre. And the city has also committed to working with the Penticton Pickleball Association to support the development more courts in the future.

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calendar IODE thrIft shOp at 464 Main St. is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Clothing, kitchenwares, China items and more. sOuth MaIn DrOp-In Centre has improver line dance at 9 a.m., Scrabble and mah jong at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10:45 a.m., intermediate line dance and duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., yoga at 3:30 p.m., cribbage at 7 p.m. Computer skills at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Elks Club On Ellis Street has fun darts at 7 p.m. WEEkly suppOrt grOup at the Penticton Regional Hospital Mood Clinic for family or friends of any person who has a mental illness from noon to 1 p.m. Call 250493-7338 for details. lInE DanCIng at the Oliver Senior Centre at 7 p.m. Get moving with Claire Denney. Call 778-439-2070 for more information. rOyal CanaDIan lEgIOn branch 40 has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., dart dolls at 11 a.m., bridge at 1 p.m. fItnEss frIEnDs MEEts every Monday and Thursday in the Legion hall, 502 Martin St. at 10 a.m. Come and lose those extra pounds. Call Dot at 250-492-5400 for more information. flOOr CurlIng at 12:45 p.m. every Monday except holidays in the Leisure Centre, 439 Winnipeg St. Everyone welcome. fratErnal OrDEr Of the Eagles has league darts at 7 p.m. Members and guests welcome to the hall at 1197 Main St.

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lEgO nIght On May 26 at the Okanagan Falls Library, 850 Railway Lane, at 6 p.m. for ages five to 12. Bring your best Lego building skills. Lego creations will be displayed in the library. Duplo available for younger siblings to use. Registration is appreciated, phone or drop into the branch.

MOthEr-tO-MOthEr brEastfEEDIng suppOrt with the Penticton/ Summerland chapter of La Leche League Canada. Meetings on the third and fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 250494-1894 or email pentictonlllc@gmail.com for the location of the meeting. All mothers and babies are welcome. More information at www.lllc. ca. Elks On EllIs Street has fun darts at 7 p.m., yoga and 10-card crib at 7 p.m. MIxED sprIng brIDgE on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Penticton Golf and Country Club. Make up a table and join, or singles can put their name on the spare list. Lunch available. Call 250-492-6884 for more info. VIspassana (InsIght) MEDItatIOn for beginners or mature practitioners every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Please call Debora for details at 250-462-7340. aDDICts In fOOD Recovery Anonymous, a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from eating disorders meets at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 1825 Main St. (enter from rear). For more information call 778-476-0374 or 250809-3329 or visit www. foodaddicts.org. rOyal CanaDIan lEgIOn has lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., service officer at 1 p.m. and wings night at 6 p.m. Jam contest hosted by the Blues Surfers. sOuth MaIn DrOp-In Centre has ultra-beginner line dance at 9 a.m., novice bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m., iPad workshop at 1 p.m. yOga MEDItatIOn/VEgEtarIan suppEr is upstairs in the Elks Lodge at 344 Ellis St. in Penticton on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Donations accepted. MEntal WEllnEss CEntrE has individual

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at 250-485-0006 or stillbill938@gmail.com. COnCErt pEntICtOn banD rehearses from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. Intermediate to advanced musicians. All band instruments. The band is available for performances. Phone 250-8092087 for info or email info@pentictonconcertband.ca. 890 WIng Of South Okanagan Air Force Association gets together for a gab and coffee every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. thE sOuth Okanagan and Similkameen MS Society has an informal

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UPCOMING EVENTS s Ixth annual surVIVOrshIp golf tournament on May 31 at the Summerland Golf and Country Club. Call Barb Davis 250-494-7536. suMMErlanD WEllnEss ExpO from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 6 at the Summerland Seniors Drop in Centre, 9710 Brown

St. with Summerland Ciderhouse, belly dancing performances by Get Bent, Wrapture Spa, Metaphysics, Canadian Mental Health Association-SOS presenting Ride Don’t Hide to promote awareness and raise funds for local services and more. granD OpEnInng Of the Okanagan Falls Womens Institute Bandshell in Centennial Park on May 30 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. takE an OlD bag to tea, at the Penticton Hospital Auxiliary fashion show and silent auction on June 14 at the Lakeside Resort, from 1 to 4

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Sports Editor: Emanuel Sequeira • Phone: 492-3636 ext. 224 E-mail: sports@pentictonwesternnews.com

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Penticton and the South Okanagan Events Centre are hosting the Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic for the fifth time. The Canucks made the announcement Thursday that the four-team tournament will be held Sept.11-14. Along with the Canucks, prospects from the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets will be featured. “We have great fans all over B.C. and we’re excited to once again host the Young Stars Classic in beautiful Penticton,” said Trevor Linden, Canucks president of hockey operations in a press release. “This is an excellent event for fans in the Okanagan and gives us a platform to further develop and assess our prospects in competitive games.” Tickets will go on sale July 10 at 10 a.m. Tournament packages include six games for $60. This all-event package offers best value with savings of 30 per cent until Aug. 15. VIP ticket packages are available for $90 and $260. For information, visit canucks.com/youngstars and SOEC.ca. Tickets available online at www. valleyfirsttix.com, by phone at 1-877-763-2849, or at the Valley First Box Office at the SOEC or Wine Country Visitor Centre.

DANTE FABBRO’S improved defensive play for the Penticton Vees helped him be named the top defenceman at the RBC Cup national junior A hockey championship in Portage la Prairie, Man. Andy Devlin/Hockey Canada Images

Rookies reflect on season Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Tyson Jost, Dante Fabbro and Gabe Bast had memorable rookie seasons, to say the least. Jost, who turned 17 in March, said his first BCHL season was amazing. “It was an experience that I will remember for a lifetime. Coming in as a 16-year-old, I was a young guy. I was looking up to a bunch of guys,” he said. “They definitely eased me into the experiences of being a rookie. I learned so much from our vets. Our vets worked so hard this year. They deserve so much credit.” Jost, who put up 23 goals and 45 points in 46 regular season games, added 18 goals and 27 points in 31 BCHL, Western Canada Cup (WCC) and RBC Cup games combined. He noticed the difference in games as the stakes grew. “Regular season to playoff there is a huge difference. Playoffs to the nationals is even more of a jump,” said Jost. “The competitiveness and the will to win just goes up. It’s an experience I will have to take back and look on. Going through this with a bunch of my brothers is just something that doesn’t happen often every year and looking back on it, it’s just such a great year.” Jost also noticed improvement in his defen-

sive play and learned that the playoffs aren’t about being in high-scoring tilts, but winning one-goal games. He also learned it’s about battling through adversity. “Sometimes you go in slumps and have to change up your game a little bit,” said Jost, who played for Canada twice in the World Under-17 Championship and World Junior A Challenge. As for next season, the Leduc product is excited and said it’s likely he will return. With the knowledge the Vees coaching staff is expecting to assemble another solid squad, Jost said, “How can you say no to this place? I’m mean it’s a great place. I will take a week or so, go back to my family and talk about it.” The run the group just had, falling a game short of competing for a national championship, will help Jost in making his decision. Fabbro, Jost’s close friend and billet roommate, hasn’t made a decision yet. He said he will in the next two weeks as he discusses things with his family. “Being a part of this team was pretty special,” said Fabbro, who turns 17 on June 20. “Meeting a bunch of new guys. All of them have been awesome. Great support through the season. The coaching has been sensational. They have been kind of the backbone of our

team.” Fabbro’s season ended being named the RBC Cup top defenceman, recognition he said is “definitely pretty cool.” To him it would have been better had they won the national championship. “I kind of found my game in playoffs. I kind of upped it a little bit,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the future.” Fabbro, who chipped in four goals and 33 points in 44 regular season games, said his defensive game got better. “Overall, it was just an awesome year for me,” said Fabbro, who added six goals and 21 points in the 31 BCHL, WCC and RBC Cup games. Bast said personally he had a good season. “Team success was unbelievable. Two championships and just falling short of a third,” he said, adding he learned that winning takes a lot. “I’m really excited right now. I can’t wait to get back here in August. Hopefully not get back to the RBC, but win the RBC next year.” Also returning to the Vees are goalies Hunter Miska and Brendan Barry, forward Demico Hannoun is delaying going to Michigan Tech. Mitchell Newsome will also be back at forward and Jarod Hilderman is back on the blue line.

Hockey parents given homework Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Before Penticton Minor Hockey Association (PMHA) players are able to step on the ice next season, one of their parents/guardians will have to complete the Respect in Sport course. PMHA vice-president Val Fulton announced this during their annual general meeting Wednesday night at the Days Inn. “I think that by parents taking the course and seeing some of the questions and there are some videos they have to watch, I think by actually seeing it makes them think,” said Fulton following the meeting. “When parents go to the arena, it’s an emotional game. I think sometimes the emotion gets the best of them.” PMHA is following suit of the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association and Alberta Hockey. This stems from recent incidents on Vancouver Island and in Salmon Arm, which involved a Penticton parent. In January, PMHA and Salmon Arm’s association investigated a fight between parents in the stands and RCMP were involved. Fulton added by taking the online course, she hopes it will help parents see things from a different side. The association spoke with Kamloops minor hockey members about it and that association noticed fewer incidents. “Parents know they are being held accountable in the arena,” said Fulton. “It will make people a little more aware and accountable and just educate them a little bit. It was a big topic last year on the Island. We just decided to be a little bit proactive. Take the initiative now versus two or three years down the road.” Parents can be tracked to see if they have completed it through the Hockey Canada registry.

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PENTICTON’S MARISA MENDONCA, left, will be playing university soccer with the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack in the fall. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Joining the WolfPack Marisa Mendonca is joining the WolfPack, the Thompson Rivers University women’s soccer team. Also courted by the UBCO Heat, Mendonca chose the WolfPack because of its soccer and education program, where she plans to work towards earning a bachelor of Science degree. “I actually took a campus visit in Grade 10 and enjoyed what I saw,” said Mendonca in a press release. After picking up one win in 12 games in their Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) debut last season in the Pacific Division, and scoring nine goals, WolfPack coach Tom McManus learned his team needed an offensive threat. “I went on a recruiting trip to Penticton and did a training session with an academy squad down there. She was a stand-out in the session,” said McManus. “She is a smart, strong player who has a great shot. She leads by example and encourages her team. We will have to wait for training camp, but I will be looking for her to be an attacking midfielder. She is a good goal scorer as well.” “My strengths are shooting, running with the ball and beating defenders,” said Mendonca, who played for the Pen High Lakers. “I am able to play the ball through the middle to an attacking player, playing the ball or moving it up the field.” Mendonca has seen Canada West play before — ironically a matchup last year between TRU and UBCO in Kelowna last fall. “I liked how fast and competitive the level of play was,” she said. “It is something I have wanted to do for a while.” Mendonca believes she will have to have a tighter touch on the ball along with the ability to pass and receive the ball quicker when she moves to the CIS. Mendonca has been coached by her father Carlos since she started playing. In spite of the blood lines, he gave this assessment of his daughter.

“I have been blessed coaching this group of girls including Marisa for a number of years. We have been able to challenge them and play a possession type of football game. She likes to be the center of attention, being able to play the ball and move it to the next level. Playing high-tempo football will be a benefit for her with the older girls providing an example to her. She will have to get adjusted to the physicality of the CIS, but should do well.” Her father added it was three years ago she decided that soccer would be her sport of choice. “She got the chance to travel with her younger brother’s team who went to Madrid for a youth camp and playing some exhibitions,” said Carlos. “Two or three girls got a chance to go and play. They had a great experience. They came back and I noticed a difference. They were more serious and had fire in their eyes. From that point on, Marisa wasn’t interested in playing volleyball or basketball any more — it was all soccer. That experience ignited them. The desire she has is feeding others on her rep team.” Marisa will also fit in well when it comes to contributing to the WolfPack community service program. She helps coach younger players with Pinnacles FC. “In Penticton, we have a program in place where young players get a chance to work with older ones and aspire to move to their level,” she said. “Having little kids look up to you is a great honour.” Growing up, Marisa looked up to Jana Yates, who played for the Pinnacles in the Pacific Coast Soccer League’s Reserve Division. “When I was 10 years old she used to coach me. She was playing U21 and went to the U.S. to play,” said Marisa. “Now I am getting a chance to play with her this summer. It is really cool that I get to play with my role model.” The WolfPack begin training for the 2015-16 Canada West season in early August.

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MURRAY GM Pinnacles goalkeeper Emily Edmundson protects the ball after a chance by a Calgary DK United attacker with the Pinnacles’ Crystal Schuder offering her keeper support. The Pinnacles went 3-0 and won the women’s open division during the Pacific Western Brewery May Long Classic at Kings Park. Steve Kidd/Western News

Classic soccer played Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

The Murray GM Pinnacles defended their Pacific Western Brewery May Classic women’s open title over the weekend. The Pinnacles won the championship as they crushed Delta United 6-0 on May 17. “Overall it was good even though the competition wasn’t as strong,” said Pinnacles coach Ray Hintz, whose team also picked up a 4-0 win against Calgary DK United and 3-0 over Calgary Team Awesome. “It was good to build on confidence and build on things.” Against Delta United, the Pinnacles had what Hintz said was a slow start with the opposing team coming out strong. The game was scoreless through the first 20 minutes before the Pinnacles put away two quick goals. Hintz looked at it as getting confidence for his younger players who are learning from veterans. The Pinnacles used the weekend to work on their fitness and systems. Picking up two shutouts was Emily Edmundson, while Caitlyn Spooner played the final game. The men’s side crowned a new champ with Williams Lake FC not returning. The Vancouver Legends survived the sun and play-

SHAVAR HARRIS of the Penticton Pinnacles under-18 handles the ball during their 8-1 win against the Vancouver Ex Patriots 8-1. The Pinnacles then lost to the eventual men’s champ Vancouver Legends and West Kootenay No Stars.

ing with 13 players to cruise past Kelowna FC 5-0 on Monday. “We’re wounded warriors now,” said Lukas Bennett of the Legends. “We just got a couple early, boom, got the victory. It feels great to win.” Bennett gave credit to Kelowna FC, who challenged them adding they moved the ball well. “They really kind of caught us by surprise,” said Bennett, whose team

won a full set of team uniforms for winning the tournament. “It was fullon from the start. Real competitive. The sun and fatigue kicks in, slows it down. A bit of a chess match. It was just a great battle.” Bennett and the Legends returned to Penticton to play in the tournament for a second time and said they love it. “Guys mark it off on their calendars six

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to seven months in advance,” said Bennett, who praised the PSC. “The tournament is the best.” Bennett also boasted about the sunny weather and the grass fields. “We don’t have grass fields anymore in Vancouver,” he said. “Everything is astro turf. Four beautifully manicured grass fields.” The full story can be found at www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports.

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PENTICTON BMX members Demico Gonzalez, left, Marquez Gonzales, Brody and Zane McLean represented their club well during the Fraser Valley national championship in Chilliwack. Submitted photo

Pedaling to success Emanuel Sequeira Western News Staff

Compared to what they face at their home track with the Penticton BMX Club, the Gonzalez and McLean brothers didn’t fold under the pressure of competing in the Fraser Valley nationals in Chilliwack earlier this month. Demico Gonzalez, 5, and Zane McLean, 4, faced 21 riders in the five and under novice class from B.C., Alberta and the U.S. Gonzalez made it to the semifinal round on May 10, while McLean reached that round on May 9 and 10. Meanwhile Marquez Gonzalez, seven, competed in the 7 intermediate class against 14 kids and qualified to the main races on May 9 and 10. Brody McLean, seven, competed in the 7/8 open class as well as the 7 intermediate. McLean made finals on both days for the open class and semifinals for the other. Zane said he enjoyed winning a race and facing challenging riders. His brother Brody said it was hard facing advanced riders. “Riders were pretty good,” he said. “Getting to race harder levels of BMX was really fun.” Kirsten McLean, mother of Zane and Brody, said Zane

Riders were pretty good. Getting to race harder levels of BMX was really fun. — Brody Mclean

did awesome. “There are some really good riders throughout B.C. and they come as far as California,” she said. “It’s good competition.” Marquez was happy to have earned a trophy for ﬁnishing seventh. “I performed good on the track,” he said. “There was a huge class. We had lots of fun with it.” It was tough for Vanessa Gonzalez to watch her kids

in larger motos. “For him to make it to his mains was awesome,” she said adding that one of the things the boys enjoyed most of being there was camping and meeting new people. Vanessa added that the boys worked extremely hard physically and mentally to qualify. Depending on the number of riders, it may take four races to reach the main race.

KISU’s Justin Fotherby broke two records while picking up six medals at the Hyack Festival Youth Cup in New Westminster May 15-17. Fotherby set new records in the 100- and 200-metre freestyle for boys 11 and under, winning gold in those swims. He added a silver medal in the 100-m butterﬂy and 200-m breast stroke as well as bronze in the 50-m freestyle and 100-m breast stroke. At the same time, he collected 228 points for his club. “Great job by Justin this weekend,” said coach Tina Hoeben in a press release. “We are really proud of how well he swam and single-hand-

edly represented our club.” Fotherby also broke the KISU club record in the 200-m breast stroke (boys 11/12). This record had been held by Brian MacPhail since 2007. The Hyack Festival Youth Cup featured swimmers from Canada and the U.S. with AAA qualifying times. KISU swimmers will be back on the road this weekend with 12 swimmers competing at the 2015 Mel Zajac Jr. International meet held at the UBC Aquatic Centre. Swimmers competing are Jaren LeFranc, Mackenzie Wallich, Riley Wall, Tyler Wall, Acacia Benn, Payton Nackoney, Sam Lasinski, Anna Spence, Reece Haberstock, Matthew Koster and Julia Veidt.

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Vancouver’s Jason Curran topped a wet ﬁeld that competed in the 17th annual Peach City Half Marathon and 10k on Sunday. For the second year in a row, Curran won the Giant’s Head Grind the day before and then the Peach City 10K the following day as he crossed the ﬁnish line in 37 minutes and eight seconds. Calgary’s Sharie Boyle was the 10K female winner and set a new master’s record in 39:44. In the half marathon, Etienne Robert of Gatineau, Que., was the champion in 1:18:38. Penticton’s Amanda Kontkanen was the women’s champ in the 10 K in 1:35:36. The event attracted 209.

Youth Cycling championship

Penticton is hosting the Hayman Classic Youth Cycling Championships May 23-24. It’s expected that more than 200 athletes from B.C. will compete. While many of the races are for youngsters with some experience, there will also be youth novice race for new cyclists. The races consist of a Saturday morning time trial over eight kilometres, as well as an afternoon short circuit, where racers do a number of laps on a one-km loop. On Sunday morning, there is a 20-km road race and distances vary, depending on age, gender and experience. For more information, check www.haymanclassic.ca.

Barnburner lacrosse tournament

Penticton Minor Lacrosse is hosting a 12-team tournament at Memorial Arena May 22-24. Penticton’s ﬁrst game is Friday at 1:15 p.m. against Abbotsford; Saturday at 1:15 p.m. against North Shore and 7:45 p.m. versus Langley.

PUBLIC INPUT: Mid-year change to electrical rates The City of Penticton is holding a public input session to receive feedback on alternatives for the proposed 2015 electric rate increases.

Monday, June 1 @ 6 p.m. Council Chambers Penticton City Hall 171 Main Street Rate increases FortisBC has advised the City of Penticton that the price it sells power for increase by 2.2% effective July 1, 2015. Application of increases The increases listed above can be applied in different ways, and this creates three alternatives to be considered. Alternative 1 applies the increases to the rate the City sells power; this has the largest impact on customers. Alternative

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The City is in the midst of a Utility Rate Review scheduled for completion September 15, 2015, however Residential $107.70 $110.33 $109.67 $110.01 the impact of this review is not yet known. Due to this fact staff have Commercial $659.99 $676.09 $672.06 $674.11 recommended to Council that Alternative 2, least impact on customers, Industrial $22,100.36 $22,639.61 $22,504.80 $22,573.31 be advanced as the method to address the 2015 MID year electric rate Schedule * All meetings begin at 6 p.m. and held at increase. Alternatives for consideration May 19, 2015: Introduction of proposed City Hall, 171 Main St., Penticton Alternative 1 – Increase electric rates rates by 2.44% for all customer classes June 1, 2015: Public input session Questions and information Alternative 2 – Increase electric rates June 1, 2015: First 3 readings of Fees For information, please visit by 1.83% for all customer classes and Charges Bylaw amendments www.penticton.ca or contact Mitch Alternative 3 – Increase electric rates June 15, 2015: at 6 p.m.: Adoption of Moroziuk, Director of Operations, via 250-490-2515 or by 2.14% for all customer classes Fees and Charges Bylaw amendments Impact on the average customer July 1, 2015: New electrical rates take mitch.moroziuk@penticton.ca (after 10% discount) effect.

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Penticton’s first Micro Business Expo is just about ready to roll, according to organizers. “We are very close to being full,” said Jennifer Vincent, cofounder of Cowork Penticton, which is hosting the expo that showcases a range of businesses-to business services. “Full means we are going to be having about 25 vendors here and that is great for a first show.” A micro-business, Vincent explained, is one with five employees or less. A large chunk of businesses in the South Okanagan are defined as small, with 20 or less employees. And many of those also fall into the micro-business category. The goal of the micro-business expo, according to Vincent, is to give an opportunity to these smaller businesses who may not have the budget to en-

ter big trade shows, or would get swallowed in the crowd if they did. “This is a really face-to-face experience,” she said. “These are people in their homes, these are people sharing offices with other people, they don’t have a great street frontage the way a retail business might.” Part of the inspiration for the expo came from the number of people Vincent sees dropping by Cowork and asking where they might find a writer, a designer, or a software developer, any of a range of small businesses. “There are lots of those people with those skills in our region, it is just nice to pull them all together,” said Vincent. “I know there are people who are coming to this event specifically to go shopping for that expertise.” A number of other business services will be represented from cleaning services to busi-

ness caching. “The challenges that are faced by somebody with five employees are quite different from that by someone with 20 employees,” said Vincent. “That’s why we felt it was important to highlight that definition and support people.” Another aspect of the expo is the free workshops throughout the day. “Somebody could do a full day of business development if they wanted to register for all the workshops,” said Vincent. Those workshops range through topics from tax tips for business to online reputation management. “One of our Cowork members, Colin Fletcher, he is hosting a workshop called Taming your Gmail Inbox, which I think is one of those titles that catches your eye,” said Vincent. “I feel like most people have some kind of guilt about the

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First fish fry from hatchery released Mark Brett

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Life journeys began on two fronts this week along the shores of the dark, swift-moving waters of the Okanagan River Channel. Over 200 young students from valley indigenous cultural schools released thousands of sockeye salmon fry, many of which they had raised themselves from eggs, into the waterway on the first leg of their migration to the Pacific Ocean. “The children here are an important part of the ceremony because this is their future, this is what they’re going to inherit from us so this is a big part of their journey too,” said executive director Pauline Terbasket of the Okanagan Alliance (ONA). “They (children) are going to witness how important it is to have a relationship with the land and the resources and that’s exciting for me. “This is a community ceremony. “It’s a place we can come together as people to just pause in our busy lives and say, ‘this is important.’” Held in conjunction with the ongoing work of ONA fisheries department to return the salmon to their traditional numbers and habitat, the day has become an annual celebration of the fish species that was so heavily relied upon in the past

Kaelani Greyeyes, left, Kyla-anne Kruger, right, and sisuse Wilson Outma sqilx’w Cultural school drum during the release of sockeye salmon fry into the Okanagan river Chanel May 20 as part of the ceremonial celebration of the annual event.

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by aboriginal peoples. The release of the salmon was extra special for members of the Penticton Indian Band because throughout the week they released the first fry from the state-of-the-art Kł cpə̓ lk stim̓ Hatchery which opened on the reserve last fall. “This is very significant for us and we’ve broken a record for the

number of fry we released this year, 1.6 million,” said PIB Chief Jonathan Kruger, who was at the site May 20 for the special event. “The most we ever released was 1.2 million and our goal is to do five million a year. We’re still working on it but I’m confident our numbers are going to get bigger down the road.

“Last year we had 410,000 salmon come back and our goal one day is to bring over a million back to Okanagan Lake, and see them in Mission creek and all those tributaries throughout the Okanagan.” The dam at the south end of Okanagan Lake currently prevents that, however, changes are being looked.

According to Terbasket, the critical aspect of putting the children at the forefront of the work to bring the sockeye back is giving them the understanding of what will be they will have to do in the years ahead. “After all, they will one day be the caretakers and the stewards of this land,” she said. See PG. B15 for photos

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Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods describes his band’s new show Fiddling in the key of…Eh? as honouring all the different styles of fiddle playing and music found across Canada, from the Atlantic province to the West Coast. “It is our way of recognizing our roots and where we come from,” said Woods. Born into a musical family, playing the fiddle from an early age and growing up on the circuit of old-time fiddle contests in Ontario, the Maritimes and northern states, Woods thought he knew what Canadian fiddling was. “I soon discovered that Canadian fiddling is very different depending where in Canada you call home. Almost like a dialect in speech, fiddling has a different accent, a different way in the different regions,” said Woods. European settlers brought their own folk music and styles with them when they came to Canada, Woods explained, which then grew to become part of the cultures in the areas they settled. “It was their little piece of home. They would play these tunes and it would remind them of home,” said Woods. Cape Breton is reminiscent of the Scottish style, said Woods, while Newfoundland fiddling hearkens back to the Irish. Métis fiddling has its own unique blend of styles, and in the west, fiddling is influenced by the styles of the eastern European settlers. “It’s kind of a combination Canadiana theme, and also exploring these different fiddling styles across Canada as we play music from coast to coast,” said Woods. “It’s kind of tongue in cheek, but it is the thread that two hours of a variety fiddle show. The show may be new, but Woods promises he will be up to his usual fiddling acrobatics on stage when he brings his band to

SCOTT WOODS, otherwise known as the “flippin’ fiddler,” is bringing his new show, Fiddling in the Key of … eh? to the Shatford Centre on June 1.

the perform in Penticton on June 1. Woods earned the nickname of the Flippin’ Fiddler from his antics, playing the fiddle behind his back, balancing on a barrel and most especially while doing a forward somersault while playing. Audience members will also be treated to a performance by Penticton’s Fiddle Kidz. The student musicians will be performing in the lobby prior to the show, then doing a guest spot on stage in the second half. “I think they have been our

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guests every time we have been there,” said Woods. “It’s a great opportunity for the kids to have some exposure and hone their skills. The show takes place on Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m. in the Shatford Centre. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for kids (age 6-12) and kids five and under get in free. Advance tickets are on sale now at the Shatford Centre or call 1-855-726-8896 toll-free to charge by phone. See www.scottwoods.ca for a complete tour schedule.

A local author who achieved national recognition as a social justice playwright is being commemorated through a new award that encourages students to promote social justice in the Okanagan. Two annual awards valued at $1,000 each have been established in memory of renowned Canadian playwright and novelist George Ryga, whose work explored complex issues of race, class, wealth, opportunity, privilege, and social structures in Canada. The fund was established by Ryga’s sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Ted Chudyk, and is open to Okanagan College students interested in creating awareness around social issues. “George had a passion for writing but an even greater passion for people,” said Ted Chudyk. “He was fascinated by people, especially the struggles and injustices they faced, and that fascination came out in his work. There were no bad people in George’s mind. He saw the value in everyone and he fought for them through his writing.” Ryga garnered national acclaim for his play The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, in 1967. The play, written at his home in Summerland, is considered by scholars and critics to be an important landmark in modern Canadian theatre; it has been studied in post-secondary institutions across Canada, performed from coast-tocoast, and also adapted into a ballet by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Ryga’s sister recalls his struggles to support a family while pursuing his writing career in the Okanagan valley. “He’d be picking apples by day and writing by night,” said Anne. “It was a struggle and a labour of love. We hope George’s struggle, and the struggles he explored in his work, will inspire students to try to make a difference.” Anne said that the award is meant

to inspire students to follow in Ryga’s footsteps, but they need not be writers. “It is more important that they demonstrate a strong interest in promoting social justice in some way that will benefit the community,” said Anne. The fund also supports the production of the Ryga Journal, an initiative of Okanagan College’s English Department of the Faculty of Arts. “George Ryga established a high standard of social commentary in Canadian literary and theatrical works,” said Dr. Robert Huxtable, the college’s Dean of Arts and Foundational Programs. “We’re very proud to celebrate his legacy through these awards and hope students will be inspired to follow the example set by a local author who had an immense effect in raising awareness of social justice issues in Canada.” Ryga was born in Richmond Park, AB, near Athabasca, to poor Ukrainian immigrant parents. He displayed a talent for writing at a young age, working through grade school in only six years and completing high school by correspondence while working a variety of jobs to support himself and his family. He later studied at the Banff School of Fine Arts. Ryga moved to Summerland in 1962, where he lived until his death in 1987 at the age of 55. Ryga’s final published work, Summerland, a collection of previously unpublished works, was printed posthumously in 1992. The Anne and Ted Chudyk Memorial Awards in Memory of George Ryga are open to full-time students enrolled in any program at Okanagan College. Recipients must submit an essay explaining their interest in social justice. Applications will be accepted from June 1 to July 31, 2015. For more information, please contact Okanagan College’s Financial Aid and Awards Department at financialaid@okanagan.bc.ca or (250) 862-5419.

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into the ditch when a dump truck swept past. You’d think a road would be designed with pedestrians in mind, but in reality, most of our cities and rural areas are exclusively designed for cars. According to Ontario author Dan Rubinstein, we need to start walking more. In his new book, Born to Walk: The Transformative Power of a Pedestrian Act, he outlines a clear, engaging and thoroughly researched treatise on the power of walking. Simply put, walking is one of the easiest, healthiest, most economical and environmentally friendly modes of transportation available. Although loaded with convincing research about how everything from depression to climate change can be eased with walking, Born to Walk is a spellbinding page turner. Rubinstein weaves fact with humble yet inspiring personal stories: recounting a trek through northern Que-

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bec with an Innu doctor, an idyllic walk through Wales, and a stroll to school turned nightmare when he and his daughter were hit by a car. Although we haven’t stayed in touch, Rubinstein and I went to journalism school together 20 years ago in Halifax. We both lived half an hour from the university and would walk to our classes, whatever the crazy windy, snowy or sleety conditions the Atlantic city brought down on us. Even though I was

taking investigative journalism classes, I never paused to consider why — even with the raging elements — I loved that walk. I didn’t consider that it might be clearing my mind, adjusting my thoughts and getting me ready for the day. But after reading Rubinstein’s book, I look at all kinds of walking, including on our new sidewalk, in a different light. Rubinstein would note that our sidewalk has quickly become more than a safe way to get to the school and down-

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town. It’s helping kids gain a sense of independence, and fostering a new sense of community. Just yesterday a group of us got together to plan a progressive walking party, which isn’t so much about using the sidewalk, as about the fact that walking has become an accepted and credible means of moving around our neighbourhood. I got itchy feet reading Rubinstein’s book. It’s hard to read such great descriptions of walking, and not just get up and head out the door — on foot. Heather Allen is a writer and reader living in Penticton.

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t.g.i.f. concerts May 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Karaoke Dance Party every Monday and Friday night at 7 p.m. at Fibonacciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. May 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ron Boudreauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tribute to The Crooners will take you down memory lane to an era reminiscent of style and class at 6 p.m. in the Frank Venables Theatre. Tickets are available at Beyond Bliss on Main Street in Oliver. May 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carolyn Mark, Geoff Berner and Kris Demeanor, are coming to the Dream CafĂŠ. Three songwriters share the stage for a show that is part vaudeville, part festival workshop stage, and part longtime-friends-catching-upand-having-a-few-drinks. May 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Open mic night at the Sweet Tooth Cafe in Summerland, hosted by Mat Duffus from 6 to 9 p.m. Everyone welcome. May 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Penticton United Church is once again hosting the Kelowna International Choir at 3 p.m. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation is entitled Looking Forward To Looking Back, promising upbeat tempos, beautiful harmonies and lots of listening variety. Tickets are $10 each and available from the church at 696 Main Street. May 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Live music jam with Boom Chicken every Thursday night at Fibonacciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting at 8 p.m. May 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Elite after 6 brings you Vancouver Indie rockers Altona. May 29, 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Katmandu, featuring Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope, both formerly of Penticton, now residing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Playing a lively blend of Indian raga/rock, latin jazz and blues at the Dream CafĂŠ.

events May 22-24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Works on Paper, an exhibition featuring works by members of Art House Penticton on display from noon to 6 p.m. daily at 2345 Government St. May 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; JCI Pentictonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third annual Murder Mystery from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Shatford Centre. Lights! Camera! MURDER! Come on out for this unique, fun, interactive experience while supporting JCI Penticton. Tickets include dinner by Chef Derrie Selles, snacks throughRXW WKH HYHQLQJ PXVLF DQG D GDQFH Ă&#x20AC; RRU 6LOHQW auction, photo booth and a role in the Murder Mystery will surely keep you entertained all night. Contact jcipenticton@hotmail.com for more information. May 27 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; You are invited to have a cup of tea and enjoy some baked goods while listening to the Penticton Art Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured Topics and Tea artist, Johann Wessels, who will speak on the subject, Creativity: Style versus Content. Free admission, donations welcome. For more visit www.pentictonwesternnews.com

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The Penticton Academy of Music is offering a special chance for people to enjoy the Leir House gardens, have a glass of wine and be introduced to music from the 16th Century with an Early Music Garden party. Audience is a big part of the event. Guests who can read a little music and like to sing or play an instrument will have lots of opportunities to join in a variety of songs. Guests who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready to sing can simply enjoy the music. Tracy Stuchbery, artistic director at the Penticton Academy of Music, will lead the madrigals and choral music by composers such as William

Byrd, Jacques Arcadelt and Thomas Morley, who wrote the whimsical and fun madrigal, Now is the Month of Maying, which inspired the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of this kind of music is relatively easy to pick up and sing,â&#x20AC;? said Stuchbery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was popular music, sung by all kinds of people to open meetings or public gatherings, and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really meant to be formally performed. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect for a garden party.â&#x20AC;? The Early Music Garden Party takes place on May 25 from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. Admission is by donation to the Academy of Music bursary fund. For more information, call 250-493-7977 or email info@pentictonacademyofmusic.ca.

Learn playwriting the easy way Western News Staff

Writing a play might not be as hard as you think. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the message Colleen Curran, the Okanagan School of the Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playwright in residence is sending out this weekend with a workshop on May 23 at the Shatford Centre. Curranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop, Yes you can write a play! takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked with people from ages 5 to 85 in similar workshops throughout North America. It all starts with a playwrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notebook. Curran advises participants to bring a big empty copybook to get

started. Laptops however, are forbidden â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Curran prefers to take an old-fashioned approach to getting ideas down. During the course of the workshop Curran uses ideas and writing games to see what participants come up with: a comedy, tragedy, thriller, sketch, farce, mystery or something they never expected. Curranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play CakeWalk, which premiered at the Blyth Festival in 1984, is being put on by The Shatford Players, running from May 28 to 30 in the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s auditorium. Call 250-770-7668 for more information about the workshop and registration.

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A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Used Tires, Huge Selection of used tires and wheels in stock. We might have what you need. Prices vary according to size and quality. Starting at $25.00. Call us or drop in to Larsens Excel, 555 Okanagan Ave East 250-492-5630 Penticton

Garage Sales May 23-24,9am-?, indoor furniture & lots of household items. 132 Duncan Ave W. Moving sale Fri & Sat, May 22 & 23, 7-2, end of Dunham Cr, Summerland. Rain or shine. Moving Sale, Sat., May 23, 8am-2pm, household items, baby stuff, furniture, 545 Nelson Ave. Mulit-family Yard Sale, parking lot at 159 Wade Ave. E., Sat., May 23, 8am-1pm Multi-family Garage Sale, Steward Place, Sat., May 23, 8am-2pm, tons of great stuff!

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Pets & Livestock

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Furniture Dining room table & 6 chairs, table approx. 40” wide x 60” long, blonde colour, wooden with 6 wooden chairs, incl. 6 black cushions, exc. cond., $200, Carol (250)490-9504 Queen size sofa bed, chocolate brown, good condition, $350, (250)490-9086

Garage Sales

Painting & Reno’s

Merchandise for Sale

Rubbish Removal

Trainor Family Hauling. Will haul your junk, big and small, to the dump. Will also do small jobs. We’re here to serve you with a smile. Call Pat with your needs. 250-486-4867

Reno’s landscaping, fences, decks, painting, anything you need done, (250)488-3043

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Appliances Maytag dryer, excellent cond., $95, (250)493-1116

Teachers

Le Conseil scolaire francophone (public) de la Colombie-Britannique est à la recherche d’enseignants:

Suppléance / Remplacement occasionnel École Entres-Lacs, Penticton | Niveau élémentaire (M-8) 2VBMJmDBUJPOT H½O½SBMFT Détenir un brevet d’enseignement décerné par le ministère de l’Éducation ou être détenteur d’un diplôme d’une université agréée. Les candidats intéressés sont priés de contacter la direction d’école :

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MULTI FAMILY SALE Sat. May 23, 8am-12pm, very end of Penticton Ave. (Past Bridge) watch for signs

A few garage sales are ready for you at 272 Green Ave. W on Sat., May 23, 8am-1pm Annual Garage Sale, jewelry, collectables, plants, Tyco Lamborghini race car set, vintage NHL Hockey game plus much more Sat., May 23, 8am-2pm, 2577 Cornwall Dr., no early birds.

Multi-unit Garage Sale, Sat., May 23, 8am-1pm, Skaha Benches, 3948 Finnerty, something for everyone!

BIG GARAGE AND BAKE SALE All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society donated bread (freezer) from Wouda’s bakery, hot tub, kids’ books, tank tops, lots more! Saturday, May 23 8am-noon 168 Yorkton Ave.

8am-1pm, Sat., May 23rd Mckenzie Street at McGregor Drive. Elliptical trainer, 85hp Merc outboard with stand, golf travel bags, office chair, furniture, 4pce bedroom furniture set, misc. boating stuff, LR easy chairs, rocker recliner, camping bed foam, oars, boat outboard kicker bracket and steering wheel, inflatable boat, air mattresses, fold up travel e-bike, ladies mountain bike, antique irons and motors, unique antique stove, teak TV corner stand, laser printer, monitor, floor fan, glass TV table and more items, Early birds will be caged ;)

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Big Sale - 2250 Baskin St., Unit 8, look for balloons! Pictures, furniture, decor, vintage, Sat., May 23, 7:30am-2pm Community Yard Sale, Sat., May 23, 8am-3pm, 1634 Carmi Ave. Dauphin Park Annual Garage Sale May 23th, 8:30-3pm, 197 Dauphin Ave. Dauphin Mobile Home Park Everything Must Go! Sat., May 23, 8am-2pm, 704 Sunglo Dr., Penticton, Garage/Estate sale May 23, 12914 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland. Some farm equip, equestrian accessories such as Hermes Flatback English show saddle, 5th wheeler, GM truck, Volkswagen, large & small power tools, garden furniture, household goods and much, much more! 8:30-2:30 - No early birds! Garage Sale, concrete mixer, tools, playpen, much more, Fri., May 22, Sat., May 23, 8am-6pm, 4675 Lakeside Rd. Garage Sale, Sat., May 23, 8am-noon, lots of good stuff, 1273 Killarney St., back alley only please. GAR & MOVING Sale Sun May 24 9am-2pm 139 Oak Ave, Kaleden Household Dispersal & Estate Sale. May 22, 3-8pm, May 23, 9-3pm, May 24, 9-3pm. Sun is half price day. End of Brandon Ave. HURRY FOR THIS! Sat., May 23, 8am-noon, almost new wheel barrel, Teac portable am/fm CD player, paper shredder, Lazy Boy patio set, upright vacuum, camera & tripod plus more, past the bridge at very end of Penticton, straight ahead to #164 (Green siding house).

Oliver Indoor Flea Market Open Year Round Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-3 New Diner on Site 1 Block East of Chevron INFO 250-498-4430 Peach Cliff Estates MHP Annual Spring Garage Sale 9am-1pm, Sat., May 23 4505 McLean Creek Rd., Ok Falls - Multi-family no early birds! PLANT & 2-family Yard Sale, pesticide free: peppers, tomatoes, veggies, herbs, berries, rhubarb, annual & perennial flowers, hops, patio gardens, basket arrange... RCA surround sound stereo, oak rocking chair, sm coffee table, table w/chairs, remote control headphones, shoulder/neck massager, mosquito netting 8’x48’, wooden ladder, metal railing & gate, Freshly picked lettuce & kale, May 23-24, 9am-4pm, 501 Edna Ave. Yard Sale, 137 Huth Ave, Sat., May 23, 8am-1pm, household items, tools, awning, pressure washer, gardening supplies, rain barrel & more! Yard Sale, 149 Brantford Ave., Orchard Farm sale, lots of stuff, mechanical, household, greenhouse, Fri, Sat, Sun, 8am-5pm, above the marina at Skaha Lake. Yard Sale, Downsizing, Fri afternoon, Sat., 8am-noon, 4633 Peach Cres., Ok Falls.

Mobile Homes & Parks

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Located in Green Acres Mobile Home Park in Oliver. Park is expanding and 5 new lots are available. Price includes delivery and set-up. Showhome available for viewing Tuesday and Friday at 6613 Park Drive, Oliver, B.C. between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. or make an appointment by calling 250-462-0882 or 250-493-6751.

Misc. for Sale 36” LG TV, good working order, $99, $45, Men’s Taylor golf driver, 9.5 degree, like new, (250)490-0663

Misc. Wanted CASH Paid for 10K-24K jewelry, old coins & $5 coins & higher. Todd - 250-864-3521 Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antique Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

Sporting Goods RUGER 10/22’s at the Best Little Gun Shop Around. Quality Firearms Buy & Sell. Weber & Markin Gunsmiths 4-1691 Powick Rd., Kelowna 250-762-7575 Tue-Sat 10-6 facebook.com/WeberMarkin

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Merchandise for Sale

PENTICTON Junk Removal! Anything goes! Household waste, furniture and appliances to the dump 250-770-0827 Rubbish removal; clean-up and haul anything from home/garage/yard/basement to dump, (250)488-3043

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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Motorcycles 2013 V-Strom 650cc, Adventure model, extra options, 30,000k, $8,000 250-550-8880

Trucks & Vans ‘13 Grand Caravan, 6400 kms, fully load, winters/summers on rims, $18,000, 250-493-6483

Stereo / DVD / TV 42” Plasma LG TV, incl. 3 tier black galss stand, both used only 4 months, exc. cond, $400/both, (250)490-9504

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Home in Caravilla Estate on its own lot w/garage, new plumbing, furnace, windows, electric awning, laminate floors, kitchen cabinets, low strata, club house w/pool & hot tub, $215,000, (250)490-3637 PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS from $140,000. www.orlandoprojects.com Also: Spectacular 3 acre parcel owner financing. 250-558-7888

Recreational LEASE to own cottage at La Casa with substantial down payment. Creative financing avail. 2bdrm +den, slate & hrdwd, 2bth, 20’ enclosed garage, lots of strge, AC, ug irrigation, 24’ sundeck, WD, SS appls. $269,900. Call 250-8780076

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial APPLE PLAZA, Prime Central location in busy plaza; ample parking. 2300 SF build to suit; 220 SF shared office space; 600 SF up 1100 SF, call Barb 250-770-0536 Business Opportunity at APPLE PLAZA, furnished & equipped upscale office space, 1500 sqft. up to 2300 sqft. ready for occupancy, call for details, Barb 250-770-0536

Cottages / Cabins Vacation Rustic Retreat (weekly), private 300 ft lakefront, dock at waters edge, West Side Okanagan Lake. Full service cottage sleeps 4. (250)938-1101

Rooms for Rent Room for rent, single female proffered, 55+, $500 incl. util., (250)488-1978

Want to Rent Gospel Minister & family want to rent or buy house, prefer country home, can be in rough shape, Bill 250-462-5048

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Newer Dodge Challenger, rear Go-Wing, new $600, sell $200, 778-476-2046

1980 Chevy Short Box Stepside 4spd manual transmission,350, 4 barrel carb, recently rebuilt, 8000lb Warn winch, custom built bumper, 33” tires - 80% left. Runs good, very good shape. $5000 OBO Phone: 250-864-6998 1997 Chev Tahoe 4dr, 4x4, needs tires, 16” 350 eng., 4spd, auto, full load, leather, no rust, black purple metallic, all new brake system, radiator, great runner, $1750, 778-4762046, Penticton 2001 GMC 1 ton Savana Cargo Van, 6.5 turbo diesel, air, cruise, pw, pdl, just under 20 miles per gal, higher Km’s but reliable, $4875, 250-485-7100

Adult Escorts JANICE, A delightful mistress for the discerning gentleman. Attractive, clean & affectionate, afternoons, Penticton, appointments only, 250-4601713, No text messages MALE 4 Male Erotic Massage $95., Winfield, 9-9 Daily 250-766-2048

SOOO SEXY SANDY 38D, 29,34. Let’s Play 250-878-1514

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Young drummers from Outma Sqilx'w Cultural School (left to right) Kaelani Greyeyes, Kyla-Anne Kruger, Avalon Baptiste, Rowan Duthie, Gracianah George, Chantae Kruger. Back left is Sisuse Wilson

Hands of the youth Western News photos by Mark Brett

At right; Eight-year-old Taylor McDougall watches the progress of his fry. At left; Kaelani Greyeyes, 8, of Outma Sqilxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;W Cultural School releases her salmon fry.

Affirm connections with the past

At right; Pauline Terbasket, executive director of the Okanagan Nation Alliance. At left; Ceremonial drummers (left to right) Chad Eneas, Herman Edwards, Richard Armstrong and Lenora Starr.

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